Pokemon Plushies - Merchandise
The Pokemon franchise has one of the most expansive and successful lines of merchandise in all of anime, manga, and video games. The hundreds of different Pokémon from the video games have led to fans scrambling for all kinds of t-shirts, figures, amiibo, and, of course, plushies. Plushies are one of the most popular forms of Pokémon merchandise, as they recreate many popular Pokémon as cute, huggable dolls. Plushies of Pikachu sell especially well, as it is essentially the mascot character for the entire franchise. That said, plushies of all of Generation I Pokémon and other special Pokémon like Mewtwo are also incredibly popular. Out of all of the merchandise currently available, some of the most popular items include the “Pokémon XY Pikachu Talking Plush”, the “Pokémon Pikachu Unisex 3D Plush Slippers”, and the “Pokémon 10" Mewtwo Plush”.
Pokémon XY Pikachu Talking Plush
This talking Pikachu plushie recreates the iconic character as it appears in Pokémon X and Y. Pikachu can be seen raising both of its arms up in excitement with a bright, cute smile on its face. This plushie can also say a variety of phrases, nine in total. Although Pikachu can’t say much more than “Pikachu”, the various tones and pitches of each clip makes each one unique and evoke a different emotion. These phrases can be activated by moving it up and down, side to side, or even lying down next to it. The resulting plushie is rather dynamic, as different actions can make it say different voice clips, making it almost seem like an actual, living Pikachu.
- Manufacturer: Tomy
- Size (approx.): L8" x W6" x H10"
- Requires: 3 AAA batteries (not included)
Pokémon Pikachu Unisex 3D Plush Slippers
These bright yellow slippers feature Pikachu’s face on each slipper. Both Pikachus have a bright, cheerful expression that comes complete with Pikachu’s iconic red cheeks and long, black-tipped ears that almost stick straight up. The slippers themselves are made with faux fur and are produced in several sizes that approximately cover shoe sizes 5 to 12. The Pokémon logo is also sewed onto the top of each slipper. The unisex design also means that any fan can enjoy the comfortable and cute design of these Pikachu slippers. Fans of Pikachu and Pokémon can now take the iconic character wherever they go.
- Manufacturer: Bioworld Merchandising, Inc.
- Sizes (Unisex): S (5/6), M (7/8), L (9/10), XL (11/12)
- Color: Yellow
- Material: Faux fur
Pokémon 10" Mewtwo Plush
This 10-inch Mewtwo plush shows the special Pokémon in a rather authoritative stance. The plushie further recreates the Pokémon’s fiery, hostile expression as it is seen in the series. The vicious look on Mewtwo’s face also hints toward his incredible power. Mewtwo’s unique gray and purple appearance has also been perfectly recreated, as are its bright purple eyes, long purple tail, defined chest, and pointy horns. This Pokémon is also rather popular among fans of the franchise, as it is a legendary Pokémon with an interesting, yet tragic backstory. As such, merchandise based on the character sells rather well.
- Manufacturer: Sanei
- Sizes (approx.): 4.25" L x 4.50" W x 6.75" H
- Weight (approx.): 0.24 lbs
About Pocket Monsters
Pokémon, or pocket monsters, are a wide variety of different creatures living in the world of the Pokémon series. Each region has Pokémon that are unique to that specific area, and some areas have unique variations of well-known Pokémon, like the Alola and Galar regions. Every Pokémon has its own set of statistics, abilities, and moves, making fans research the strengths and weaknesses of many Pokémon to create teams that are strong enough for the battles that lie ahead. After the release of the most recent Pokémon games, Sword and Shield, there are nearly 900 individual Pokémon for players to find and collect. The incredible variety of Pokémon has led to a similarly impressive range of merchandise to please fans of the many different Pokémon that appear in the series. That said, some Pokémon are more popular than others. Today, Pikachu acts much like a mascot for the entire Pokémon franchise and can be seen on all kinds of merchandise and marketing material. Legendary Pokémon like Mewtwo are also very popular among fans due to the difficult, yet satisfying battles.
Reviews
Reviews for these plushie products are incredibly positive, with many satisfied customers leaving five-star ratings. Those who left comments about the respective products praise the items for the accurate and cute designs of their favorite Pokémon. Fans that bought the talking Pikachu plush note that the interactivity of the plush made it a very good purchase, while others note that the electronics in the plushie are removable, allowing for easy washing. Those that purchased the slippers note that the build of the footwear seems to be both incredibly comfortable and sturdy. Although these customers seem satisfied with these products, they also say that they wish for even more variety, despite there being an incredible amount to choose from already. This only shows just how popular the Pokémon franchise has become and that its fan base only seems to grow as time goes on.
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Pokémon XY Pikachu Talking Plush
Pokémon Pikachu Unisex 3D Plush Slippers
Pokémon 10" Mewtwo Plush
Pokemon Merchandise
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